Mohammad Kaif is likely to join the backroom staff of Indian Premier League franchise Delhi Daredevils. Kaif retired from professional cricket in July this year.

Mohammad Kaif, who recently retired from professional cricket, is likely to join the coaching staff of Delhi Daredevils, a report in The Mumbai Mirror suggests. If appointed, he will be joining former Australian captain Ricky Ponting in the backroom staff. Ponting had replaced Rahul Dravid as the head coach before the start of the tournament after latter was forced to give up his job at the Indian Premier League (IPL) to avoid conflict of interest row as he was associated with India A and U-19 team.

Kaif has previously coached Gujarat Lions in the T20 league. He was appointed as the assistant coach of the franchise in the year 2017 where he worked alongside Brad Hodge, then head coach of the franchise. He has also worked with Chhattisgarh in past when he joined the team before its domestic cricket debut before 2016/17 season. He was named as the captain of the team but was sort of mentor as well.

He continued his association with the team in next season as well and played four first-class matches. On July 13 this year, on the 16th anniversary of India’s memorable win over England in Natwest Series final, Kaif decided to call it quits. He is already a renowned cricket expert and commentator.

(Mohammad Kaif also played for Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL. Photo credits: AP)

Kaif, in his 20 years of professional career, played a total of 186 first-class, 269 List A and 75 T20s. He made his international debut in a Test against South Africa in 2000 while his ODI debut came against England in 2002. In 13 Tests, he scored 624 runs whereas in 125 ODIs, he fetched 2753 runs.

He came close to an international comeback in 2013 when he was included in India A squad for home series against West Indies A but couldn't force a comeback.

Presently, Shreyas Iyer is the captain of Delhi Daredevils. He replaced Gautam Gambhir as the captain of the franchise mid-way tournament. The Delhi-based franchise finished as the last-placed team in the 11th edition of the tournament with just five wins and nine defeats in 14 matches.

Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif likely to join Delhi Daredevils coaching staff: ReportDescription:Mohammad Kaif is likely to join the backroom staff of Indian Premier League franchise Delhi Daredevils. Kaif retired from professional cricket in July this year.Times Now